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US FDA recalls Systane eye drops for possible fungal contamination
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, an entire batch of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF was recalled after a consumer complaint, “foreign material was observed inside the sealed single-use vial.” According to experts, the contamination can potentially cause eye infections. This can be vision threatening and, in very rare cases, potentially life threatening in immunocompromised patients. Read on to know more.
Contamination can cause serious eye infections that can even make you blind
The United States Food and Drug Administration said that Systane brand eye drops were voluntarily recalled due to possible fungal contamination. a lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF “The recall was issued following a consumer complaint of foreign material being observed inside the sealed single-use vial,” the FDA said in a press release.
According to the release, the material was “fungal in nature.”
experts say Contamination can cause serious eye infections It can also make you blind and in very rare cases can be potentially life-threatening in immunocompromised patients.
No adverse customer reports received
According to Alcon Laboratories – the manufacturer of the eye drops – there have been no reports of adverse effects in any customers so far, the recalled eye drops come in 25-count on-the-go single vials with lot number 10101 and an expiration date of Let’s come together. Of September 2025. The product was sold in major grocery chains throughout the US.
Alcon spokesman Steven Smith said the company’s investigation is ongoing, but “the presence of foreign material in a single unit returned by a customer appears to be isolated.” Alcon recalled the product “out of an abundance of caution to prioritize consumer safety,” he said.
What are Systane eye drops used for?,
Systane Eye Drop are mostly used Provide relief from dry and irritated eyesThey work by hydrating and smoothing the surface of the eye, which helps with symptoms such as burning, itching, and a feeling of something in the eye.
They also help provide relief from irritation and other symptoms of dry eyes. Doctors say the product contains one or more of the following ingredients:
- carboxymethylcellulose
- dextran
- glycerine
- hypromellose
- polyethylene glycol 400
- polysorbate
- polyvinyl alcohol
- povidone
Eye lubricants keep your eyes moist and help protect them from any kind of injury and infection.
According to experts, although you should follow all instructions on the product package, use it only if it is prescribed by your doctor.
Use this medication in the affected eyes as directed.
Do not use solution that has changed color or is cloudy. Some brands, which contain glycerin along with polysorbates in addition to other ingredients, may appear milky. This is fine as long as the color of the solution does not change. Some eye drops need to be shaken before use. Check the label to see if you should shake your product before using it.
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